CINARS is a non-profit service organization whose mission is to promote and support the export of Quebec and Canadian performing arts. Its main objectives are to : promote cultural creations in the performing arts sector; encourage exchanges between production and…
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International Explainer: What is Classical:NEXT?
The Global Gathering For All Art Music Professionals: Expo / Conference / Showcase Festival / Networking Classical:NEXT is the global networking and exchange hub dedicated exclusively to classical and art music, for all professionals – artists, managers, presenters, orchestras, labels,…
The Bicycle Opera Project and Canadian Art Song Project present two world film premieres.
THE BICYCLE OPERA PROJECT’S AWARD-WINNING FILM PREMIERES IN TORONTO JUNE 15 In-person premiere followed by world-wide digital streaming event Toronto, ON – The Bicycle Opera Project is thrilled to present the film adaptation of SWEAT, an innovative opera by…
AOC Congratulates all of the 2024 Dora Award Nominees
The annual Dora Mavor Moore Awards celebrate excellence on Toronto stages and are the oldest and largest professional theatre, dance and opera awards program in Canada. Founded in 1979, with the first ceremony occurring in 1981, the Dora’s recently marked…
Speaking Personally: Conversations with Christina Petrowska Quilico : “MR. RIGOLETTO”, BARITONE LOUIS QUILICO SHARES STORIES AND OBSERVATIONS IN NEW PODCAST SERIES
The multifaceted legacy of Louis Quilico (1925-2000), one of the leading operatic baritones of the 20th century, is captured in a new podcast series. Speaking Personally: Louis Quilico in Conversation with Christina Petrowska Quilico is now available on Spotify. The…
University of Toronto Faculty of Music Commissions New Opera by Cecilia Livingston & Michael Patrick Albano
The University of Toronto Faculty of Music is pleased to announce the commissioning of a new opera, Fall River, the legend of Lizzie Borden, slated for premiere in November 2026 by U of T Opera. The new work will be…
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Enhance Event Discoverability with Structured Data Are you looking to: Increase your event search engine rankings? Decrease manual event information entry on external sites? Utilize discoverability via Artsdata, Canada’s arts sector-owned knowledge graph? If so, integrating structured data into your…
International Explainer: What is Music Theatre Now?
CONNECTOR BETWEEN CREATORS, PROGRAMMERS AND PRODUCERS ACROSS THE WORLD About Music Theatre Now is a worldwide hub for Music Theatre. MTNow prides itself on its unique role as a connector between creators, programmers and producers across the world. Through our…
International Explainer: What is Ópera Latinoamérica?
Ópera Latinoamérica (OLA) is a network that brings together theatres, companies and festivals in Latin America and the Caribbean. Founded in Chile in 2007, OLA is a private non-profit association made up of more than 40 organisations, companies, festivals and…
Black Shoulders Legacy Award, due May 17, 2024
The Black Shoulders Legacy Award aims to support and nurture young-in-craft Black Canadian theatre and opera artists through financial support, artistic guidance, and national promotion. Five artists will be selected each year via submission and awarded a $5,000 honorarium towards…
Survey: Future AOC Convenings (Due June 12, 2024)
With a new season approaching, AOC invites you to share your thoughts on the future of convenings. Please take a moment to complete the following 10-minute survey, due June 12, 2024. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NRY7J26 This survey is for opera artist members organizational…
International Explainer: What is Opera Europa?
Opera Europa is the leading service organisation for professional opera companies and opera festivals throughout Europe. It currently serves over 233 members from 44 countries. Opera Europa offers: Operabook, our custom-made casting and production database, including records from our member…